Midday Report for Monday 5 August 2024

1:45 PM.On today's episode, hundreds are gathering outside parliament in support of Ngapuhi opposition to the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act, a group of midwives taking the Ministry of… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.While most of us were tucked up, the Southern Lights put on a show across the South Coast of Wellington. Photographer Chris Harrington-Lines spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Energy hardship advocates are celebrating a decision from Contact Energy to stop charging disconnection fees when households are unable to pay their power bill. Common Grace Aotearoa co-director Kate… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:28 PM.After all the talk and all the hype, Noah Lyles duly delivered by winning the closest-ever Olympic 100 metres final by five thousandths of a second to give the United States the title for the first… Read more Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 5 August 2024 Audio

12:16 PM.A group of midwives taking the Ministry of Health to court says it's their last option to keep midwifery services free. RNZ reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.Hundreds gathering outside parliament in support of Ngāpuhi opposition to the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act. A spokesperson for Ngāpuhi, Hinerangi Himiona, spoke to Charlotte Cook.